Indian Paths in the Great Metropolis
Along Sandy brook there are evidences of native occupancy spread over a considerable area, apparently forming an extension of the village at Bogardus Corners (81). 83. Ward point (Map I). Near Tottenville.
This very extensive native station is evidenced by masses of debris, accumulated to a considerable depth and spread irregularly over many acres. Part of the site was explored in 1898 by George H. Pepper, who discovered a number of burials, and many objects have since been unearthed through further exploration by M.
R. Harrington for the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation. 86. Harbor hill (Map I).
An Indian site at the Harbor hill, at the golf links, was INDIAN PATHS disclosed by the explorations of Alanson Skinner. 87. Chelsea (Map I). At the junction of the Bloomfield road and Union avenue, a native station with a burying-ground existed. 89.
New Spring ville (Map I). On Corsons brook. A site reported, but not explored. 90.
Simonsons brook (Map I). On the north side of Richmond creek. At the Ketchum mill-pond there are evidences of an occupied station. 91. Green ridge (Map I).